Q. What is the "South Dakota Boater Education Card"?

A. A South Dakota Boater Education Card (also sometimes
incorrectly referred to as the South Dakota Boaters License) is proof of competency
of the basic rules of the water that all boaters should know.

Q. Do I have to get a Boater Education Card?

A. In South Dakota, boater education is not a requirement
but doing so will allow you to test your skills to be a better and safer boater.
Also, you may be eligible for a savings on marine insurance for having your Boater
Education Card.

Q. What if I don't pass the South Dakota Boating Test?

A. No problem. There is no cost to retry the exam if you do not pass.
You will receive your score and be allowed to review any of your wrong answers.
You can then review the course material and take the exam again at no cost to you.

Q. How much does the Boating Safety Course cost?

A. There is a one-time fee of $19.95 paid to BOATERexam.com®. It includes unlimited free retries of the final exam. Learn more about BOATERexam.com's Risk-Free Policy.